Ocean City in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Swindler Park

Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

1. Swindler Park Marker

Inscription. This park is dedicated to the memory of Leland Stanford Swindler Brigadier General USMC Born 1893 - Died 1993 Soldier, sailor and marine he entered the service in 1912, served in WWI, the China Campaign, WWII and the Korean War. He was decorated for his accomplishments at the battle of Iwo Jima as commander of the 8th Field Depot and concurrently as the Landing Force Shore Party Commander. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

Erected by South Point Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Korean • War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 38° 14.109′ N, 75° 11.111′ W. Marker is in Ocean City, Maryland, in Worcester County. Marker is on South Point Road, 0.1 miles south of Landing Street, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ocean City MD 21842, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Genesar" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rackliffe Plantation Milk House (approx. 1½ miles away); Caring for the Bay (approx. 1.9 miles away); You're looking out over… A Productive Nursery

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Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

2. Swindler Park & Sinepuxent Bay

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,485 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.